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Month: March 2015

Samsø

Samsø

Samsø
Photo: tv2oj.dk

The 100 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Samsø allided with the pier at Sælvig, Denmark. The Samsø was en route from Hou to Sælvig with 57 passengers when it struck the pier while attempting to berth. The ferry’s sustained damage to its bow with 2 meter hole above the waterline.  The pier was damaged as the allision caused the ramp to break off the quay stuck in the bow.  No reports of injuries. The Samsø was pulled from service for repairs. No further details reported.

Vela Dare

Vela Dare

Vela Dare
Photo: binnenschifferforum.de

The 80 meter long, 1315 mt self-propelled barge Vela Dare collided with another barge on the Main-Danube Canal . One of the barges had entered the Dietfurt lock when the other approached at too high of speed and struck the stern of the first. No reports of injuries. Both vessels sustained damage estimated around several thousand euros. The Velda Dare proceeded to Kelheim.

Highlander

Highlander

Highlander
Photo: Canadian Coast Guard

The 199 meter long ro-ro passenger/cargo vessel Highlander became stuck in ice in the Cabot Strait.  The Highlander was en route to Port aux Basques from North Sydney with 190 passengers when it got stuck in thick ice.  The vessel requested assistance with the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Louis St. Laurent arriving a short time later.  The icebreaker was able to break a path through the ice and both vessels proceeded to Port aux Basques.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.